Comments: Waitress recommended another type Bourbon, they were out, so she substituted it with Woodford Reserve. No fruit other that the orange twist, light bitters, and a good amount of ice. A proper sized glass, but in the end more like a bourbon on the rocks with a twist. Ordered a Sazerac with Old Overholt next, perfectly executed and erased the memory of the Old Fashioned.Good price, great food and service.

Comments: This establishment, similar to the Gramercy Tavern, is the perfect drinking experience. I started with a traditional Sazerac with Old Overholt. The bartender took his time to expertly prepare this multi-step cocktail as you would for a friend. Later, I ordered the Old Fashioned. Large glass, lots of ice, with no fruit — instead he used ground vanilla bean which can be seen in the photo. While not my favorite mix, I appreciated the experimentation. We chatted about technique and Banana Jamesons. Cocktails were well priced and the food was excellent.

Comments: Perfect experience from a top-notch bartender. He asked my preference for fruit and recommended Old Overholt Rye instead of Makers Mark. He added three brandied cherries, bitters and a sugar cube and then carefully mashed with a pestle. Stirred not shaken. The rye was spicer and less sweet than the bourbon, also perhaps due to the use of sugar instead of simple syrup. Delicious, more complex, and earthy.